Aim of the study

To recognize the impact of aesthetic gynaecology treatments on women’s sexual life.

Material and methods

The research was carried out in private gynaecological offices. The research material consisted of a group of 97 patients. The study uses a method of a diagnostic survey with the use of a research tool of our own authorship and questions characterizing the demographic and social data of the respondents. The survey questionnaire consisted of 20 closed questions with the possibility of single or multiple choice.

Results

The analysis showed a relationship between the performed procedure and the impact on sexual satisfaction and female self-esteem (p < 0.05): the procedure significantly influenced sexual satisfaction in 69% of women and self-esteem in 76% of women. The main factors influencing the decision about undergoing plastic surgery were decreased self-esteem in 41%, no sexual satisfaction during sexual intercourse in 32%, and ailments related to relaxation of the vagina in 27%.

Conclusions

Aesthetic gynaecology significantly affects the quality of women’s sexual life. The main factors influencing a woman’s decision to undergo an aesthetic treatment are reduced self-esteem, lack of sexual satisfaction, ailments related to vaginal relaxation, and urinary incontinence. The aesthetic procedure performed increases the woman’s self-esteem, the frequency of her sexual activity, and the possibility of achieving orgasm. Women who have decided to undergo a procedure in the field of aesthetic gynaecology can accept the higher costs of this procedure.